Ferrero, which was founded in Italy but is now based in Luxembourg, entered North America nearly a half century ago.

The top sweet treats bought for the holiday include chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans, candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy (AKA Peeps).

Marshmallow Peeps are the most popular Easter candy, including in Missouri, based on Google searches. Chocolate or peanut butter eggs, jelly beans and candy-coated eggs are also among the top ...

candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy. The most-loved and most-purchased category of candy around Easter is chocolate. According to the NCA, 89% of people who make Easter baskets include ...

The top sweet treats bought for the holiday include chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans, candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy (AKA Peeps).

candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy (AKA Peeps). Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to the writing of this story.

The top sweet treats bought for the holiday include chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans, candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy (AKA Peeps).